: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
sustained winds
providing sustained support
sustained applause
sustained flight
They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.—
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Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
Tracy A. TurnerExamples of sustained in a Sentence
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While there are many factors, many pieces, that have led to what looks to be a path for sustained success for the Panthers, Maurice’s impact can not be understated in streamlining the process.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
So far, there have not been reports of sustained spread of avian influenza from person to person, but the antiviral medications were prescribed in an abundance of caution.
—Alice Park, TIME, 3 May 2024
The tense meeting at a community center that follows is the film’s narrative centerpiece and one of the year’s great, sustained cinematic sequences—a tour de force of swiftly escalating stakes, tense character interplay, and deft exposition.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
In the days after, five more sustained fatal injuries, prompting Churchill officials to move their races to another Kentucky racetrack.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 2 May 2024
The airline recently reported sustained growth, with over 2.1 million new travelers joining their Allways Rewards loyalty program in 2023.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
Photograph: Razer Given everyone’s sustained interest in playing games on their phones, companies are eager to offer an experience that works better than just jabbing your fingers on a touchscreen.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
But if war in the Middle East leads to a sustained spike in oil prices, even that could be off the table.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
As a sustained listen, Tortured Poets harkens back to high points throughout Swift's career, creating a comforting environment that both supports and balances the intensity of her storytelling.
—Ann Powers, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
So far, there have not been reports of sustained spread of avian influenza from person to person, but the antiviral medications were prescribed in an abundance of caution.
—Alice Park, TIME, 3 May 2024
The tense meeting at a community center that follows is the film’s narrative centerpiece and one of the year’s great, sustained cinematic sequences—a tour de force of swiftly escalating stakes, tense character interplay, and deft exposition.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
In the days after, five more sustained fatal injuries, prompting Churchill officials to move their races to another Kentucky racetrack.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 2 May 2024
The airline recently reported sustained growth, with over 2.1 million new travelers joining their Allways Rewards loyalty program in 2023.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
Photograph: Razer Given everyone’s sustained interest in playing games on their phones, companies are eager to offer an experience that works better than just jabbing your fingers on a touchscreen.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
But if war in the Middle East leads to a sustained spike in oil prices, even that could be off the table.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
As a sustained listen, Tortured Poets harkens back to high points throughout Swift's career, creating a comforting environment that both supports and balances the intensity of her storytelling.
—Ann Powers, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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